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Jazz in all its forms is one of the most vital components of Place des Arts’ programming
Especially for 10 days at the height of summer, when the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal takes over the downtown core and every part of Place des Arts. The FIJM, acclaimed by many as the greatest fest of its kind in the world, welcomes some 3,000 performers from 30 countries to the city each year.
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David Marino Sings Michel Legrand
October 21, 20261 performanceCinquième SalleDavid Marino Sings Michel Legrand is David Marino’s new show, paying tribute to Michel Legrand’s repertoire—from chanson to jazz, including some of the greatest film themes.
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Caity Gyorgy Jazz Quartet
October 22, 20261 performanceCinquième SalleAttend a fantastic evening of jazz with Caity Gyorgy, one of Canada's most exciting young voices in the genre.
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Opening Gala with Dawn Tyler Watson
October 27, 20261 performanceCinquième SalleTo celebrate its 11th edition, the Stella Musica Festival, under the artistic direction of pianist Katarzyna Musiał, opens its festivities with a colourful and vibrant evening featuring acclaimed jazz singer Dawn Tyler Watson.
An annual blowout celebration
A well-rounded program featuring dozens of shows year-round, emblematic exponents of the genre—without Jazz, Place des Arts simply wouldn’t be Place des Arts. That’s been true since our earliest days—1968, to be precise, when Satchmo himself, Louis Armstrong, swept Montréal off its feet at Place des Nations, the now-defunct outdoor concert venue. No less than 35,000 people turned out for the free show, a watershed moment in the city’s love affair with Jazz. “What a Wonderful World,” indeed.
Festival international de jazz de Montréal 2026: The Art of Losing Balance
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has never allowed itself to be confined to a rigid framework. People come for the jazz, but also to be swept up in the rhythm of surprising performances. Here is our list of must-sees!
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